Today Aracari Travel are proud to launch the second edition of The Peru Food Guide – the ultimate culinary travel guide across the Peruvian Pacific coast, Andes and Amazon regions. Our team of travel experts have spent many months, heavily researching and updating the popular first edition of this publication, so that culinary travelers have a comprehensive array of new information at their fingertips. The 2019 edition includes advice and information about; Peruvian cuisine, the best dishes to try, restaurants to visit, native ingredients, tropical fruits and authentic culinary experiences to discover in each region of the country. Why Peru is a dream destination for foodies … From a gastronomic perspective Peru must be one of the luckiest countries on Earth. The country’s diverse climate creates the conditions for a similarly varied and exotic cuisine. Peruvian cuisine has access to seemingly endless varieties of native tropical fruits, shellfish, pulses, tubers, root vegetables, herbs and spices. Beyond the colorful array of Peruvian cooking ingredients, Peruvian gastronomy is shaped by a variety of ancient and historical influences dating back to the Inca’s, through the colonial times, until today’s modern era. Aracari Travel Founder, Marisol Mosquera comments: “Over the last decade Peru has established itself as an equal among the world’s gastronomic superpowers.” “There has been an insatiable surge of interest in Peruvian cuisine over the last few years. We at Aracari been happy to respond, developing unique culinary experiences and diligently researching the finest and most exciting dining opportunities across the country.” Who is The Peru Food Guide for … During a brief vacation, travellers can find navigating the culinary landscape of Peru difficult. ‘Where should I eat? What traditional foods shall I try?’ are among the most common questions travellers ask Aracari advisors. Trying local foods is one of the great
Today Aracari Travel are proud to launch the second edition of The Peru Food Guide – the ultimate culinary travel guide across the Peruvian Pacific coast, Andes and Amazon regions. Our team of travel experts have spent many months, heavily researching and updating the popular first edition of this publication,…
A whole host of the top names in the culinary world call Peru home, and there are few foodie names you’ll hear more often than Pia León and Virgilio Martínez. Together, this culinary power couple has rejuvenated and transformed the Peruvian food scene. Lima has long been known as one of the top restaurant destinations in the world, and innovators like Martínez and León are what keep the city on the cutting edge. Virgilio Martínez is most well known for his use of unique Peruvian ingredients in his intricate dishes. (You may even recognize him from the popular Netflix series Chef’s Table.) He is the mind behind Central Restaurante in Lima and Mil in the Sacred Valley, which offer a series of courses reflecting Peru’s many altitudes and microclimates. Pia León is the creative force behind Kjolle, a newly opened restaurant that highlights Peru’s natural offerings with a focus on its wide range of flavorful herbs and tubers. In 2018, León was named the Best Female Chef in Latin America by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy. Peruvian Ingredients The Chefs Love León and Martínez met (and later married) when León got a job at Central Restaurante more than a decade ago, and the two have inspired each other’s work ever since. If you’re looking for insight into the Peruvian food scene, this duo is an endless source of wisdom. Below are three Peruvian ingredients León and Martínez have been associated with, and what makes them such a special part of the Peruvian food journey. Peruvian Corn León has mentioned to many a journalist that corn is her favorite ingredient. Peru grows more than 55 varieties of corn - more than any other place in the world - so it’s no surprise that this delicious crop is a staple in
A whole host of the top names in the culinary world call Peru home, and there are few foodie names you’ll hear more often than Pia León and Virgilio Martínez. Together, this culinary power couple has rejuvenated and transformed the Peruvian food scene. Lima has long been known as one…
